Locate a Dealer Stress occurs when animals are in situations that release their emergency signals for survival, which can be either physiological, behavioral, or physical elements – these situations are called stressors. Although stressed animals may be able to tolerate these for a short period, long-term or multiple stressors can be detrimental. Studies have shown that the effects…
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Smith Joins Osborne Sales Staff
October 23, 2019 – Osborne, Kansas, USA – Osborne Industries, Inc., is pleased to announce that Ron Smith has been added to its North America Sales staff for livestock equipment. Smith will work closely with Osborne customers and equipment dealers promoting Osborne’s swine management equipment in the eastern United States and Canada. “Over the years,…
3 Tips for Raising Pigs Outside
Raising pigs outdoors presents some specific requirements in order to keep the herd healthy and happy. It all comes down to maintaining a close eye on your livestock and taking the proper measures to protect against any issues that could arise, like inclement weather or illness. Below, Osborne tackles some of our most coveted tips…
African Swine Fever and Its Impact on 2019 Pork Production
If you’re up-to-date on the latest livestock and pig production news, it’s likely you’ve heard about the tragic impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Asia. ASF is so severe the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) canceled the 2019 World Pork Expo, held annual in Des Moines, Iowa, for the first time since 2001. The…
Technical Bulletin: Feed Dispenser Motor Replacement Kit for TEAM & FIRE
For TEAM® Electronic Sow Feeding Systems and FIRE® Pig Performance Testing Systems A new hog feed dispenser motor replacement kit is now available for Osborne TEAM and FIRE customers with additional components to simplify installation, and reduce maintenance labor and feeder “down-time.” Taking the place of the standard replacement feed motor, the new replacement kit…
The Benefits of Portable Livestock Weighing Scales
Analytics play such a prominent role in measuring herd performance on commercial farms that the data collected on livestock can be used to improve productivity and make informed management decisions. Nowhere has this become more evident than the data collected in weighing livestock. It has proven so beneficial for farmers that portable livestock weighing scales…
Heating Pad Temperature Ranges: What is Safe?
Of prime importance for any swine operation is providing a proper farrowing environment for your sow and piglets. Maximum performance for your herd begins on day one, with every effort made to ensure the comfort and care of the animals. At the top of the list for creature comfort is achieving an ideal temperature for…
Farrowing and Gestation Crates
In hog farming, gestation crates are utilized as an individual pen in which sows and gilts are confined during the period of pregnancy. Also known as sow stalls, the enclosures are generally made of metal and come in various sizes. They were introduced in the 1960s to increase production on farms, to meet a pig’s…
Feeding Pigs for Maximum Weight Gain
What to feed pigs is an important first step to ensure maximum weight gain for the herd. Feeding and nutritional strategies for pigs, no matter the age, is one of the keys for success. Certainly, there are many considerations that can influence production, and your farm’s profits when managing your herd. The success of any…
What Minimum Ventilation Rate Is & How to Find It
Maintaining a minimum ventilation rate for barns and other livestock housing is an important factor in improving productivity and thus, profitability, of farming operations. Animals within a confined building must have ventilation, either through natural or mechanical means, or by a combination of the two methods. Livestock productivity is linked to and influenced by the…